Shoot Ball Not Guns

We honor the life and legacy of Chadric D. Henderson while also advocating against gun violence in Memphis.

Mission

We provide hope and healing to those affected by gun violence.

Education

We provide scholarships for individuals with a passion for basketball who are pursuing a career as an entrepreneur or entering barber school.

Advocacy

We encourage children, youth and adults to engage in more extracurricular activities within their community.

Learn about the Chadric D. Henderson Foundation

Chadric Henderson was a single father, entrepreneur and former athlete who lost his life to gun violence in Memphis in 2022. This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization was started to help others in the community who also have been affected by gun violence through awareness, education, prevention and athletics.

About Chadric
Chadric D. Henderson, dressed in black pants and a black puffy jacket, sitting on a couch holding his cell phone in hand.
Two students looking at a two computer monitors.

Learn about our scholarships

The foundation scholarships are awarded to help basketball student athletes or barber students achieve their dream to succeed in life.

Apply for our scholarships

Our Pledge

I will choose friends carefully.
I will be a peacemaker, not an instigator of conflict.
I will love and not hate.
I will be a leader not a follower.
I am a hooper, I will shoot ball not guns!